I didn’t have a Bescheinigung des Daueraufenthalts. Can I still get a 10 year Art 50 EUV card?

Not previously having held a Bescheinigung des DaueraufenthaltsBescheinigung des Daueraufenthalts für EWR Bürger This is the document you can apply for after 5 years’ continuous and legal residency in Austria. It confirms that you have the right to permanent residency under EU rules as an EU citizen. It requires you to provide proof of residency, […]

What can be used as proof of legal residence for 5 years or more?

What proof should be submitted to prove actual legal residence for a period of five years or more? From experience from a number of applicants, especially retired applications formerly holding Legitimationskarten, submission of bank statements, proof of doctor’s appointments etc. were successfully lodged with the authorities. The BMIBundesministerium für Inneres The Bundesministerium für Inneres (BMI) […]

Is my application procedure considered to be legally final upon receipt of my card?

Is my application procedure considered to have been concluded in a legally final manner when I receive my Art 50 EUVAufenthaltstitel "Artikel 50 EUV" The Aufenthaltstitel “Art 50 EUV” is a residency title to be issued to British citizens from the end of the transition period. Its name is derived from Article 50 of the […]

Can I contest the decision or ask to see my record about my Art 50 EUV card?

If you wish to contest the justification behind the decision regarding the decision over a 5/10 year card, or wish to consult your official file to establish when you may “convert” your card from a five year one to a ten year one, can you do so? Yes. Applicants have the right to request to […]

How can periods of unemployment affect A50 residency status?

Some applicants for the Art 50 EUVAufenthaltstitel "Artikel 50 EUV" The Aufenthaltstitel “Art 50 EUV” is a residency title to be issued to British citizens from the end of the transition period. Its name is derived from Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. The “Titel” refers to the document or card itself, and […]

I have my 5 year card and am now eligible for a 10 year card? Can I apply for it now?

It is possible to apply for the 10 year card already, and from our understanding the process uses the same form (make sure that you tick box 35 on the new form post November 2023, previously this was box 32 on the form) . The field is labelled “Inhaber eines Daueraufenthaltsrechts” or “Holder of a […]

What does the Art 50 EUV card look like?

The Art 50 EUVAufenthaltstitel "Artikel 50 EUV" The Aufenthaltstitel “Art 50 EUV” is a residency title to be issued to British citizens from the end of the transition period. Its name is derived from Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. The “Titel” refers to the document or card itself, and not the right, […]

I have my Art 50 EUV card. If my employment circumstances change, do I need to do anything?

Holders of the 5-year EUV card are not required to inform the competent residence authorities if they e.g. change from private person status to employee or from employee to self-employee or similar changes. However, they are required to inform the authorities at some stage in the event that NONE of these statuses apply to them […]

My Art 50 EUV card covering letter contains a section about “Rechtsmittelbelehrung” Do I need to do anything?

Note: this FAQ most commonly affects applications in Vienna, where Art 50 EUVAufenthaltstitel "Artikel 50 EUV" The Aufenthaltstitel “Art 50 EUV” is a residency title to be issued to British citizens from the end of the transition period. Its name is derived from Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. The “Titel” refers to […]

I applied in early January 2021, why is my Art 50 EUV card post-dated?

The validity of the Art 50 EUVAufenthaltstitel "Artikel 50 EUV" The Aufenthaltstitel “Art 50 EUV” is a residency title to be issued to British citizens from the end of the transition period. Its name is derived from Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. The “Titel” refers to the document or card itself, and […]